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Adam Larsson had a big offensive night on Friday with three assists.

Larsson is finally coming into his own this season after struggling for three seasons since being drafted fourth overall in 2011. Larsson has two goals and 15 points in 40 games and seems a cinch to pass his 18 point total of his rookie year. He is a candidate to get to 30-35 next season so draft him accordingly. Feb 21 - 7:52 AM

The amazing thing about New Jersey's 4-1 win over Toronto was that every player on the Devils was a plus in the game with Larsson and Jonathon Merrill the only players at plus-two. We recommended Larsson a couple of weeks ago and he has come through of late as he has a goal and eight points in his last 12 games. Feb 7 - 8:08 AM

Defenseman Adam Larsson, who is being touted these days by the New Jersey coaching staff as a player with tremendous upside, scored the Devils' only goal in regulation before the team's 2-1 shootout win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs Wednesday night.

Larsson was conspicuously active throughout the game before firing in his second goal of the season with 2:50 remaining in the third period. That tied the game at 1-1 and spoiled the shutout bid of Toronto goalie Jonathan Bernier. Larsson also had a team-high four shots on net. The victory by the Devils (18-22-8) was their third in four games (3-1-0). New Jersey will continue its five-game homestand against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. Jan 28 - 10:50 PM

Adam Larsson has responded well to co-coach Scott Stevens and interim head coach/GM Lou Lamoriello.

Since Pete DeBoer was fired, Larsson has become a big factor. Granted, the sample size is small, but Larsson has logged over 23 minutes in each of his last three contests. "It's a lot of fun," Larsson said. "It's been a real change for us from the coaches standpoint. I feel like I have a lot of fun at the rink right now and, hopefully, we can continue." Larsson was taken with the fourth overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, but he struggled to cement his spot with the Devils during DeBoer's tenure. Now he's getting a fresh opportunity and is worth keeping an eye on. Jan 8 - 9:29 AM

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The amazing thing about New Jersey's 4-1 win over Toronto was that every player on the Devils was a plus in the game with Larsson and Jonathon Merrill the only players at plus-two. We recommended Larsson a couple of weeks ago and he has come through of late as he has a goal and eight points in his last 12 games.

Defenseman Adam Larsson, who is being touted these days by the New Jersey coaching staff as a player with tremendous upside, scored the Devils' only goal in regulation before the team's 2-1 shootout win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs Wednesday night.

Larsson was conspicuously active throughout the game before firing in his second goal of the season with 2:50 remaining in the third period. That tied the game at 1-1 and spoiled the shutout bid of Toronto goalie Jonathan Bernier. Larsson also had a team-high four shots on net. The victory by the Devils (18-22-8) was their third in four games (3-1-0). New Jersey will continue its five-game homestand against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday.

Adam Larsson has responded well to co-coach Scott Stevens and interim head coach/GM Lou Lamoriello.

Since Pete DeBoer was fired, Larsson has become a big factor. Granted, the sample size is small, but Larsson has logged over 23 minutes in each of his last three contests. "It's a lot of fun," Larsson said. "It's been a real change for us from the coaches standpoint. I feel like I have a lot of fun at the rink right now and, hopefully, we can continue." Larsson was taken with the fourth overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, but he struggled to cement his spot with the Devils during DeBoer's tenure. Now he's getting a fresh opportunity and is worth keeping an eye on.

New co-coach Scott Stevens still thinks that Adam Larsson can produce offensively in the NHL.

And not just produce but produce at a high level. Larsson was drafted fourth overall in the 2011 Draft but has struggled at the NHL level which is not surprising for a very young defenseman. "Forget where you’re drafted, forget what people expected just be an important part of this team," Stevens declared. He also said that Larsson needs to get back the coach's trust. Don't give up on him yet.

He hasn't played since Dec. 2 due to the mumps. New Jersey might dress seven defensemen in the match because injuries and illness have thinned them up front. If that happens then Larsson's chances of playing improve even if he sees limited minutes.

Adam Larsson will be available on Saturday as he played one game in the minors on a conditioning stint before being recalled.

Larsson was out with the mumps and could draw back into the Devils lineup against Washington. He has a goal and four points this season in 17 games. Larsson has been a disappointment since going fourth overall in 2011, but to be fair, it does take defensemen a lot longer to establish themselves than it takes forwards in the NHL.

"I feel like I'm a coach's decision right now," said Larsson referring to Friday's game against Tampa Bay. "If they want me to play tomorrow, I feel comfortable doing that. If not, I'll just wait." He's been trying to get his conditioning back since he resumed skating on Saturday. If he gets the go-ahead to play then he will replace injured defenseman Damon Severson in the lineup.

Adam Larsson will continue to be sidelined with a case of the mumps Wednesday night when the Devils host the Senators.

He has now missed the last seven games and can’t seem to get over the mumps, but he is nearing a return as he is skating in practices. He is anxious to get back on the ice, "I want to get back in as soon as possible," Larsson said, "but at the same time I have to realize I've been pretty sick, so I have to get my energy back." He has four points in 17 games played on the season.

It's not clear when Larsson will be available to return, but he's missed five games so far. When he returns, Seth Helgeson might be sent back to the minors or find himself spending more time in the press box.

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The Devils were down 2-0 in the game when Zajac scored at the 5:57 mark of the third period. Teammate Jordin Tootoo tied the game just two minutes after Zajac scored. Despite the goal, Zajac is having a rough season offensively. The 29-year-old hadn't registered a point in his last seven games coming into this one. He has just nine goals and 19 points in 54 games this season.

Patrik Elias was the only goal scorer for New Jersey in a 2-1 shootout win over Buffalo Tuesday night.

The ninth of the season for the veteran winger came on a first period power play and was assisted by Marek Zidlicky and Adam Henrique. Elias's best day are certainly behind him and you can probably do better for the bottom of your roster.

Adam Henrique potted a goal for the Devils in their 3-1 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday night.

Henrique scored the sec on goal in a three-goal first period for the Devils. While he’s got points in three consecutive games, Henrique has been a big disappointment this season, with just 12 goals and 31 points. Tuomo Ruutu and Andy Greene scored the other goals.

Scott Gomez could find himself on a new team when the NHL trade deadline comes to an end on Monday.

Gomez is having a nice offensive season, his first in four seasons as he has five goals and 23 points in 38 games. There are plenty of playoff bound teams looking for a boost in offense and Gomez could be targeted by some clubs.

Mike Cammalleri scored his third goal in two games in the Devils' 3-1 loss Wednesday night to the visiting Calgary Flames.

Cammalleri's goal Wednesday gave him a team-high 23 on the season. In 16 career games against Calgary, Cammalleri has eight goals and 12 points. He spent four of his 12 NHL seasons in Calgary. The Devils had won four consecutive games before squandering their 1-0, first period lead and falling to the Flames Wednesday. The Devils remain six points behind the Boston Bruins for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Devils haven't won five in a row since February, 2013.

Ryane Clowe (concussion) will not return before the end of the 2014-15 campaign.

The real question at this point is if Clowe will ever play again as there's no guarantee that he will. Clowe, who was limited to just 13 games this season, has seen his career be derailed by a series of concussions over the last year and a half. Despite that, Clowe is traveling with the team on its current road trip, but that's strictly so that he can be around his teammates.

Havlat probably would have welcomed one though given that the Devils haven't been using him much lately. He has five goals and 14 points in 38 games in 2014-15. He'll become an unrestricted free agent this summer and it's fair to assume that he won't re-sign with the Devils.

Michael Ryder feels his lack of playing time is why the Devils couldn't find a trading partner for him.

"It's hard to move a guy and get something for him when I've only played two games since the All-Star break. Other teams are probably wondering what's going on," Ryder said. "If they wanted to get something for me, it's tough. Hopefully somebody gives me a chance next year." He's set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. There probably won't be much demand for his services, but someone might take a chance on him as a bargain bin signing.

Steve Bernier scored the only goal for New Jersey, which lost to the Predators on Saturday night 3-1.

Another game, more tough times for the Devils in generating offense. Bernier scored on the power play in the second period, so he now has 11 goals and 19 points this season. On the plus side, he has lit the lamp in two games in a row. Scott Gomez and Eric Gelinas assisted on the goal.

Severson hasn't played since Dec. 15 and he might be eased back into the lineup. To that end, the Devils are expected to dress seven blueliners. Forwards Michael Ryder and Martin Havlat will spend the game in the press box.

Larsson is finally coming into his own this season after struggling for three seasons since being drafted fourth overall in 2011. Larsson has two goals and 15 points in 40 games and seems a cinch to pass his 18 point total of his rookie year. He is a candidate to get to 30-35 next season so draft him accordingly.

The Devils have 25 games left this season and Salvador still hopes to return before the year is done. "That's the hope, but I can't answer that question," Lou Lamoriello said. "He has not been skating yet, but he's working out." Salvador has been out of action since Nov. 10 with a back injury.

Eric Gelinas was held off the ice for the last 17:27 minutes of Monday's game.

Gelinas had a tweaked ankle, but he was healthy enough to play. Instead, the Devils kept him on the bench to send him a message. "It was 2-0 and I went on the rush," Gelinas said. "I can't do that and I've got to learn from that. I was trying to help out (Jaromir Jagr) and I didn't really think about it, but I've got to keep that in the back of my mind that we don't need another goal and stay back." He was limited to 10:30 minutes overall on Monday.

Mark Fraser will be paired with Eric Gelinas against the Boston Bruins on Friday night.

Fraser hasn't dressed since Feb. 9th, and has just two assists and 36 PIMs to his credit through 14 games this season. Gelinas hasn't been much better through 41 games with just four goals and 13 points this season.